Publisher: Spears Media Press, Cameroon
The Busy Spider and Other Poems invites young readers on a delightful journey through a world of rhyme and wonder! This charming collection of poems is perfect for nursery, elementary, and early secondary school children. Each poem brings to life a playful cast of characters, from a tireless spider weaving its web to curious woodland creatures, mischievous domestic animals, and a colony of ants. With a touch of whimsy and a sprinkle of imagination, these poems celebrate nature, friendship, and the joy of discovery. Beautifully illustrated, this book is perfect for reading aloud, sharing with friends, or savouring quietly. Perfect for young readers and listeners alike, The Busy Spider and Other Poems is a wonderful way to inspire a love for poetry and a sense of wonder in the world around us!
£22.00
About the author
John Koyela Fokwang was born in Bali Nyonga in Southern Cameroons. He attended the Native Authority School in Bali where he later taught as a Probationary Teacher (1963-1965). He continued his professional training and enrichment and progressively earned his teacher’s qualification, culminating with a Grade I certificate in 1975. He became a Senior Grade I teacher in 1981 and eventually took up administrative positions within the Inspectorate of Education in the Menchum Division, Wum. In 1987, he completed his studies, earning a diploma in Project Management at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Always animated by the quest to enrich his professional and personal life, John Fokwang trained and obtained a certificate in General Agriculture from INADES Forma-tion, Cameroon, in 1998 and as a trainer of election monitors in 2002. For his dedication to his community and the Cameroon nation, he was awarded the Medal of Cameroon Merit on 20th May 2000. He was a founding member of the Association for Creative Teaching (ACT) and the Kaberry Research Centre, Bamenda. He has edited several children’s and teachers’ literary works and is the author of the bestselling Dictionary of Popular Bali Names.